13PEM-X1OPERATING MANUALVERSION 09/2012 ORDER NUMBER DOC 23260204.2.5 HANDLING POWDER PAINTS4.2.4 CLEANINGBefore starting cleaning or any other manual work, the high-voltage in the spray areamust be shut down and locked to prevent it from being switched back on!Lock the supply of compressed air and decompress system.Secure the device against being switched back on without authorization.Use only electrically conducting and grounded containers for cleaning liquids.Preference should be given to non-flammable cleaning fluids.Flammable cleaning fl uids may only be used if, once the high-voltage has beenswitched off, all parts carrying high-voltage are discharged to a discharge energy ofless than 0,24 mJ before they can be reached.Most flammable solvents have a firing power of around 24 mJ or 60 nC.The cleaning agent's flash point must be at least 15 K above the ambient temperature.Only mobile industrial vacuum cleaners of design 1 (see EN 60335-2) may be used toremove dust deposits.Take note of the processing regulations laid down by the manufacturer of the powderpaint being used, when preparing or processing the powder.Take note of the manufacturer’s notification and the relevant environmental protectionregulations when disposing of powder paints.Take the prescribed safety measures, in particular wear of safety glasses and safetyclothing and use protective hand cream if required.Use a mask or breathing apparatus if necessary.To ensure sufficient protection of health and the environment, only operate the devicein a powder booth or at a spray wall with activated ventilation (exhaust air).